Obituaries
Leslie Miller
Jul 23, 2026
Leslie A. Miller, age 71, of Berwick, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Leslie was born on June 20, 1955, in Baltimore, a daughter of the Frank and Nancy (McConnville) Lynch. She was a graduate of the Catonsville High School and the Maryland General School of Nursing, where she earned her Nursing Degree.
She...
Linda Rose Mowery
Jul 19, 2026
Linda Rose (Miller) Mowery, age 76, of Hegins, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at her residence.
She was born on April 17, 1950, a daughter of the late Robert "Bobbie" Miller & Freida (Swartzlander) Miller.
She enjoyed taking walks, planting flowers, and spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking for her family and friends.
She is survived by her two...
Harry Michael Mausser
Jul 16, 2026
Harry Michael Mausser, age 83 of Hegins, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 at his residence.He was born on November 07, 1942, in Hegins, PA; a son of the late Harry Mausser and Gladys (Wenrich) Mausser.He was a member of Zion "Klinger's" Lutheran Church. Harry was a 1960 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Harry served in the Airforce.He was...
Pauline M Dunkelberger
Jul 14, 2026
Pauline M. (Smeltz) Dunkelberger, age 80, of Hegins, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Providence Place, Pottsville.
She was born on May 31, 1946, in Lykens Township, a daughter of the late Adam Smeltz and the late Lottie (Kissinger) Smeltz.
Pauline was a 1964 graduate of Upper Dauphin High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Millersville State College in 1968....
Christine Marie Love
Jul 12, 2026
Christine M Love, age 55 of O Fallon, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1971, in Pottsville PA, a daughter of David A and LaRae (Deeter) Lucas. Christine was a 1989 graduate of Tri-Valley High School; where she was active in sports and the band front.She was the first Pottsville...
Jeanette Larae Zimmerman
Jul 11, 2026
Jeanette L Zimmerman, age 92 of Pitman, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at her residence and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.She was born on March 16, 1934, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Elmer Reinoehl and the late Helen (Wolfgang) Reinoehl. Jeanette was a 1951 graduate of the former Hegins Twp....
Wallace Jenkins Jr.
Jun 25, 2026
Wally Jenkins, age 65, of Valley View, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital in Allentown.He was born on October 10, 1960, in Norristown, a son of Wallace and Carol (Barnes) Jenkins, of Valley View.Wally was currently employed as a fork lift operator for Michael Foods. He was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, and...
Eric R Schalles
Jun 24, 2026
Eric R. Schalles, age 70, of Ashland, Barry Twp, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
He was born on June 15, 1956, in Berwick, a son of the late Rodney and Vera Jane (Moyer) Schalles. Eric graduated from Berwick High School in 1974. He worked for Asplundh Tree Expert Company for many years.
He was a devoted member of St....
Tommy Lee Bressler
Jun 23, 2026
Tommy L Bressler, age 69 of Hegins, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1957, in Lykens, a son of the late Thomas Bressler and the late Sara (Engle) Bressler. Tom was a 1975 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Tom and his son were the owner-operators of Bresslers Septic and Excavating. Following...
Randall Lee Mayer
Jun 20, 2026
Randall L Mayer, age 64, of Valley View, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday June 20, 2026, at his residence.Randy's wishes were to have no services.Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, is honored to serve Randy's family. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com
Karen Elaine Harring
Jun 17, 2026
Karen Elaine Harring, age 76, of Pitman, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Geisinger Hospital - Danville.
Karen was born in Lykens, PA to the late Clair Dunkelberger Sr. and Dawn (Rickert) Dunkelberger. Karen married Garry Harring of Pitman, Pennsylvania on September 21, 1968 in Hegins, PA.
Among her favorite pastimes were camping, vacationing in Tennessee, and taking scenic day...
Robert Charles Ochs
Jun 15, 2026
Robert "Bob" Charles Ochs, 70, passed away on June 15, 2026, at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center in Tremont, PA.
In accordance with Bob's wishes, all services will be held privately.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left at www.buffingtonreed.com.
William Erwin Schwartz
May 26, 2026
William E Schwartz, age 78 of Hegins, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was born on January 8, 1948, in Regensburg, Germany, a son of the late Irvin Schwartz and the late Anna (Jooss) Schwartz.
Bill was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School, class of 1965.
He served in...
Leah Annabelle Shade
May 24, 2026
Leah Annabelle (Snyder) Shade, 90, of Dornsife, passed away Sunday, May 24th, at Nottingham Village Nursing Center.Leah was born in Greenbrier, PA on March 26, 1936, a daughter of the late Ida (Runkle) Snyder and Emory Snyder. She married Richard Shade on May 5, 1956.Leah is survived by one daughter, Ginny Billow, wife of Paul Jr., of Dornsife, PA; one daughter-in-law...
Dean A Ebert
May 23, 2026
Dean A. Ebert, 79, of Hegins, passed away Saturday, May 23rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus, after a brief illness.Dean was born in Hegins, PA on December 30, 1946, a son of the late Iva Irene Suttzman and Daniel Webster Ebert. Dean proudly served in the miliary and was stationed overseas in Germany.
After leaving the military, he...
Stephen V Monaghan
May 22, 2026
Stephen V. Monaghan, age 55, of Hegins, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital, Allentown, PA.
He was born on July 19, 1970 to the late James Sr. and Marie LaCrosse.
He loved to be outdoors, hunting, fishing, or throwing horseshoes.
He entered the work force at a young age, with jobs ranging from security to masonry...
Michael Robert Begis
May 18, 2026
Michael R. Begis, 61 of Hegins, passed away suddenly on May 18th.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Jean (Bilder) Begis and brother to Joe, Lenny, and Joy (Marlow). He was also the love of his wife, Marsha's, life for the almost 24 years they were married, and the 26 years they have been together. Additionally, he was a devoted...
Robert R. Lettich
May 16, 2026
Robert R Lettich, age 74 of Sacramento, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1951, in Ashland, a son of the late Russell Lettich and the late Ethel Miller Lettich. Robert was a 1969 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a 1973 graduate of Millersville University, He worked for the Pennsylvania Department...
Shirley (Clauser) Williamson
Apr 17, 2026
Shirley Clauser Williamson, 94, a former resident of Valley View, passed away peacefully in the company of her family at Providence Place Senior Living Center in Pottsville, where she had been currently residing.
Shirley was born in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County on August 29, 1931, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Annie (Warner) Clauser.
She was a 1949 graduate of...
Zita Marie Harner
Mar 21, 2026
Zita Harner, 87, passed away on March 21, 2026, Green Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Pottsville, PA.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass for Zita M. Harner, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 47 S. Market St., Mt. Carmel, PA 17851. A visitation will be held from...
